Additional Information
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Why is this medication prescribed
Zalcitabine is used alone or with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It will slow the spread of HIV infection in the body. Zalcitabine is not a cure and may not decrease the number of HIV-related illnesses. Zalcitabine does not prevent the spread of HIV to other people.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What other information should I know
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
Warnings
| Zalcitabine can cause severe side effects, such as pancreatitis, severe liver damage or failure, lactic acidosis, and a serious nerve disorder called peripheral neuropathy. Some may even lead to death.Call your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: unusual breathing, loss of appetite, upset stomach, vomiting, dark urine, yellowing of the skin, pale stools, stomach pain, or numbness, tingling, burning, or pain in the fingers or toes. Your doctor may have you stop taking your medicine. Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your response to zalcitabine. |
In case of emergency overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.